What you need to know about
Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness
What is HPV >>>>>>>
HPV (human papilloma virus) is a sexually transmitted virus. At least 50% of people who have had sex will have HPV at some time in their lives.
There are over 100 different kinds of HPV and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of HPV may cause problems like genital warts, cervical cancer or cancer of the vagina or vulva.
(HPV) infection is a necessary factor in the development of nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Although research The HPV vaccine effective against the two strains of HPV that cause the most cervical cancer has been licensed in the U.S. and the EU. These two HPV strains together are currently responsible for approximately 70% of all cervical cancers.
Learn More about Cervical Cancer and Screening
The Women's Cancer Foundation
The National Cancer Institute
About CDLS >>>>>>
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CDLS), also known as Bachmann-de Lange syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder present from birth. In most individuals, CDLS is not associated with any family history of the disorder, but for others, siblings and/or parents may also have the syndrome.
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CDLS), also known as Bachmann-de Lange syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder present from birth. In most individuals, CDLS is not associated with any family history of the disorder, but for others, siblings and/or parents may also have the syndrome.
This little known genetic disorder that can lead to severe developmental anomalies. It affects both the physical and intellectual development of a child.
Why I support the CDLS Foundation >>>>>>
The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation is a nonprofit, family support organization based in Connecticut which provides materials for public education and information. In addition to Reaching Out, a bi-monthly newsletter, the Foundation produces and distributes several other publications on the syndrome.
To learn more, please visit www.cdlsusa.org
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